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OY57 KJA

2007 Volkswagen Phaeton

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

229,615 mi
Last recorded229,615 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton90,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY57 KJA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPhaeton
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2019 229,615 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 229,303 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 136,414 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 136,414 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 206,651 miles

Offside Rear tyre has damage to rim protector part of tyre (cut)

both front tyres worn on inner edge advise

Fail 7 Nov 2017 206,650 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged fouling handbrake cable pipe damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre has damage to rim protector part of tyre (cut)

both front tyres worn on inner edge advise

Pass 11 Nov 2016 203,635 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 187,089 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 187,089 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 159,455 miles

255/40/zr19 100y hankook

eml light on

rear brake pad warning wires disconnected

very strong advisory that the offside front lower suspension arm rear bush is worn (advise replacement)

Fail 5 Nov 2014 159,455 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

255/40/zr19 100y hankook

eml light on

rear brake pad warning wires disconnected

very strong advisory that the offside front lower suspension arm rear bush is worn (advise replacement)

very strong advisory that the offside rear tyre is virtually worn through to cords on inner edge of tread

Pass 4 Nov 2013 131,312 miles

1 x front to rear exhaust mounting bolt sheared off

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

strong advisory that the front brake discs are worn

strong advisory that the nearside front anti roll bar drop link bushes are worn

strong advisory that the rear brake discs are corroded and lipped (especialy nearside rear inner surface)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 97,778 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

bolt sheared in exhaust front to center section

front tyres wearing on inner edges

offside front indicator side repeater broken

rear brake discs starting to corrode

wear lip on front brake discs

Pass 18 Oct 2011 66,349 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 54,299 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Phaeton?

Based on 29,406 MOT tests across 2,246 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
7,146
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
2,246
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 641
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 514
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 316
Headlamp aim too high 207
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 207
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OY57 KJA is a 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 90,560 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Phaeton fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 641 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OY57 KJA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Phaeton typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 19 years old, this Volkswagen Phaeton is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OY57 KJA is a 2007 Volkswagen Phaeton, first registered on 2 October 2007.

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